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Pictured are World War II Heritage Trail vice chairman Darlene McLendon of the Museum of Aviation; Brenda Carlan of the Currahee Military Museum; Trail chairman Sherri Jones of the World War II Home Front Museum, and Pearl Fyderek of the Mighty Eighth Museum. They accepted the award on behalf of the 10 partner sites.

Pictured are World War II Heritage Trail vice chairman Darlene McLendon of the Museum of Aviation; Brenda Carlan of the Currahee Military Museum; Trail chairman Sherri Jones of the World War II Home Front Museum, and Pearl Fyderek of the Mighty Eighth Museum. They accepted the award on behalf of the 10 partner sites.

Heritage Trail receives TrailBlazer award

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
On Tuesday, May 18, the new Georgia World War II Heritage Trail was presented with a TravelBlazers Award by the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) at their annual conference in Savannah.     The trail includes the Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa.
This 1935 Rolls Royce took Best in Show honors at Saturday’s car show held at the Currahee Club.

This 1935 Rolls Royce took Best in Show honors at Saturday’s car show held at the Currahee Club.

Car show winners are announced

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The 2021 Currahee Club Car Show drew more than 99 cars and 200 spectators on Saturday, May 22.     The Toccoa VFW Honor Guard presented the flags, the National Anthem and Jeremy Modiesette, a  pilot from Baldwin, performed a fly-over.
The Record Island building on Prather Bridge Road was the scene of major drug arrests.

The Record Island building on Prather Bridge Road was the scene of major drug arrests.

Four arrested at Record Island

J. Todd Truelove
Monday, May 24, 2021
Record Island on Prather Bridge Road hasn't been in business for a number of years.     Not as far as selling vinyl albums anyway.
Class of 2021 valedictorian Dawson Jordan (right) and salutatorian Athena Malek.

Class of 2021 valedictorian Dawson Jordan (right) and salutatorian Athena Malek.

Class of 2021

News Staff
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Commencement Exercises for the  Stephens County High School Class of 2021 will be held on Friday, May 21, beginning at 8 p.m. in the high school football stadium.     Tickets are required for entry.     Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. There will be no reservation of seats.
Pictured with Magnaflow staff and chamber of commerce members at last week’s ribbon-tying ceremony are Magnaflow director of distribution Bruce Mellhammer (second from left) and Magnaflow human resources business partner Hailey Beal (behind the ribbon).

Pictured with Magnaflow staff and chamber of commerce members at last week’s ribbon-tying ceremony are Magnaflow director of distribution Bruce Mellhammer (second from left) and Magnaflow human resources business partner Hailey Beal (behind the ribbon).

Magnaflow recognized by chamber

J. Todd Truelove
Friday, May 14, 2021
There's a new company operating out of the building formerly occupied by the Caterpillar company on Arrowhead Drive in Hayestone-Brady Industrial Park.
Toccoa Falls College is expanding its psychology program.

Toccoa Falls College is expanding its psychology program.

TFC announces expansion

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Toccoa Falls College is expanding its psychology program, allowing students to pursue full licensure.
The Malpass Brothers – Christopher and Taylor.

The Malpass Brothers – Christopher and Taylor.

Malpass Brothers to perform at the Ritz

News Staff
Friday, May 7, 2021
Back by popular demand, Gus Arrendale’s Springer Mountain Farms and Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter present The Malpass Brothers at the historic Ritz Theater on Friday, May 28.
The fourth annual Toast of Toccoa will be held Saturday, May 8, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Toccoa.

The fourth annual Toast of Toccoa will be held Saturday, May 8, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Toccoa.

Toast of Toccoa this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The fourth annual Toast of Toccoa will be held Saturday, May 8, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Toccoa.     Artists’ booths, area wineries, and food vendors will once again line Doyle Street from Hill Street to Sage Street.
Martin’s new town hall is housed in a recently renovated building that dates back to 1890. It previously housed a bank and several furniture stores among other business ventures.

Martin’s new town hall is housed in a recently renovated building that dates back to 1890. It previously housed a bank and several furniture stores among other business ventures.

Martin has open house for new town hall

News Staff
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Town of Martin unveiled its new city hall to the public Sunday afternoon.     Town operations have moved into the newly-renovated space that once was occupied by Goodwin and Thomas Furniture store and the Bank of Martin among other businesses.
The first event of the day will be to welcome the Amtrak Crescent Line at 6:15 a.m. at the historic train depot (pictured).

The first event of the day will be to welcome the Amtrak Crescent Line at 6:15 a.m. at the historic train depot (pictured).

Celebrate National Train Day

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The railroad has been an important part of the history of Toccoa and to honor this history, the City of Toccoa will celebrate Toccoa Train Day on Saturday, May 1.     The first event of the day will be to welcome the Amtrak Crescent Line at 6:15 a.m. at the historic train depot.